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The seats may be moved forwards and backwards independently.
The movement can be 1/3 or 2/3 of the seat. There are various
possible positions.
Adjusting reach
– In the seated position, unlock the lever in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 131, fig. 95 .
– Push the seat backwards or forwards to the desired position.
Backrest angle adjustment
– Hold the backrest at the top. Pull the loop on the side of the seat
⇒ page 131, fig. 96 in the direction of the arrow and hold the
loop in this position. Push the backrest to the required position
and release the loop.
WARNING
•
Adjust the seat only when the vehicle is stationary. Otherwise your seat
could move unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving. This could increase
the risk of an accident and therefore injury.
•
Do not push the seatbacks down until the seat is moved, this is to avoid
damage to the centre console.
•
Ensure that the seat, once mo ved, is fixed in position.Note
•
In order to maintain the maximum luggage compartment space, put the
seatbacks in normal position, without moving.
•
In order to maintain the maximum space without putting the seatbacks
down, move the seats forward to the desired position.
Folding the seat backrests down – Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒ fig. 97 .In this position the back rest is locked. This is the reason why the loop located
on the side of the seat must be pulled in the direction of the arrow to open the
backrest.
WARNING
•
You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
•
The locking system loops on the seat s may not, for safety reasons, be
used to secure any items.
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Fig. 97 Folding or
opening the rear seat
backrestsA1
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Folding the rear seat backrests down– Pull the loop on the side of the seat ⇒fig. 98 in the direction
of the arrow and lift the seat backrest into position.
WARNING
•
You should check that the backrest has engaged properly in position
after the loop is released.
•
The locking system loops on the seats may not, for safety reasons, be
used to secure any items.
•
After locking the seat backrest into position ensure that the seat belts
protrude from the seat.
Stowage compartmentsStowage compartment on the front passenger sideThe compartment can be opened by pulling the lever ⇒fig. 99 .
WARNING
Always keep the stowage compartment cover closed while the vehicle is in
motion to reduce the risk of injury during a sudden braking manoeuvre or
in the event of an accident.
Fig. 98 Folding or
opening the front seat
backrestsA1
Fig. 99 Passenger side:
Stowage compartment
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WARNING
•
The drawers will hold a maximum weight of 1.5 kg.
•
Do not drive with the drawer cover open. There is an injury risk for
passengers if the cargo is released in case of sudden braking or an
accident.
Folding table*
Folding tables are fitted to the rear of the front seat backrests.– To open the table, open it up in the direction of the arrow ⇒fig. 102 .
WARNING
•
The folding tables may not be folded down whilst the vehicle is in
motion and anyone is seated on the second row of seats. Risk of injury
during a sudden braking manoeuvre! The table must therefore be closed
and properly secured whilst the vehicle is in motion.
•
Never place hot drinks in the drink holders. During normal or sudden
driving manoeuvres, sudden braking or an accident, the hot drink could be
spilled. Danger of scalding.Caution
When driving, do not leave open containers in the cup holders. The drink
might be spilt on braking, for exam ple, and could damage the vehicle.
Fig. 102 Folding table on
left front seat
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136Stowage in the luggage compartment*
There is a variable stowage area* in the luggage compart-
ment floor.
– Lift the luggage compartment floor and fold it back all the way
⇒fig. 103.
– Fit the separator ⇒fig. 104, into the side grooves depending
on the size of the objects to be transported. The onboard tool kit
and the spare wheel are located underneath the luggage
compartment.
Note•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
•
Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 272.
Fig. 103 Foldable
luggage compartment
coverFig. 104 Luggage
compartment divider
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Luggage compartment retaining net
There is a retaining net in the luggage compartment for
securing objects.– Use the fastening rings located on the side of the luggage
compartment to attach the retaining net ⇒fig. 105.
Note•
The folding table is designed for a maximum load of 50 kg. For heavier
loads fold up the table and remove.
•
Do not exceed the maximum authorised weight for the vehicle
⇒ page 272.
Other stowage areasOther stowage areas can be found:•
in the centre console,
•
in the door trims (front and rear),
•
in the side trims of the luggage compartment,
•
in the spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment (only on vehicles
with an optional anti-puncture kit*.
The clothes hooks are located on the rear roof handles.
WARNING
•
Do not store loose objects on the dashboard. These objects could be
flung through the passenger compartment when the vehicle is moving (e.g.
while accelerating, braking or cornering) and distract the driver. Risk of
accident.
•
Ensure that no objects can fall from the centre console or other stowage
areas into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. In the event of a
sudden braking manoeuvre, you will not be able to use the brake, clutch or
accelerator. Risk of accident.
•
Clothing hung on the coat hooks must not restrict the driver's view.
Risk of accident. The coat hooks are intended only for use with light arti-
cles of clothing. Do not leave any hard, sharp or heavy objects in hanging
articles of clothing. During sudden br aking manoeuvres or accidents, espe-
cially those involving airbag deployment, these objects could injure the
vehicle occupants.
Fig. 105 Retaining net
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Opening and closing the armrest* / drink holder*
– To open, pull the loop in the direction of the arrow ⇒page 138,
fig. 107 .
– To close, lift the Drink holder* / armrest* in the direction of the
arrow ⇒page 138, fig. 108 .
WARNING
Ensure that the load in the luggage compartment is correctly secured with
the retainer net when travelling with the armrest down ⇒page 137.Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - Fitting and removal
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
Fitting mobile stowage compartment
– Fold down the small section of the rear seat back rest, in order to
access the large section of the back rest.
– Fit the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate ⇒fig. 110 from the inside of the vehicle, through the rear
section of the seat. It should be fitted between the back rest and
the seat, in the central seat area.
– Push the plate until it clips the cushion frame. The rings of the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate appear at the front
of the seat.
– If it is difficult to make the plate clip, tilt the rear back rest of the large section forwards slightly and then lean the back rest back-
wards to make the fitting of the mobile stowage compartment
onto the mounting plate easier.
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A2
Fig. 109 Mobile stowage
compartment Installation
Fig. 110 Mobile stowage
compartment mounting
plate
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– Place the mobile stowage compartment onto the foam of the central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together ⇒page 139, fig. 109 ,
with both mounting rings ⇒page 139, fig. 110 and press
hard until both the clips completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile stowage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons ⇒page 139, fig. 109 on the clips
(red buttons) forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile stowage compartment mounting plate.
Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - General information
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central
area of the rear seat
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AG
AF
Fig. 111 Mobile stowage
compartment OpeningFig. 112 Mobile stowage
compartment Uses
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Index
294Engine management
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Checking level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Oil properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
Topping up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Engine oil dipstick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Engine oil pressure Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64, 78
Environmental tip Avoiding pollution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
ESP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81, 181
Example of menu use Open the configuration menu . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Program a speed limit warning . . . . . . . . . . 67
To activate and deactivate the speed limit warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Examples of menu use Open the main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Open the winter tyres menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
To close the winter tyres menu . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Exhaust gas purification system . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Exterior mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
External aerial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202FFastening rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fire extinguisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145 First-aid kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Floor mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Folding table* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Folding the seat backrests down . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Foot brake
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Front airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Safety notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Front passenger airbag deactivation . . . . . . . . . 44
Front reading lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Front seat adjustment Lumbar support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Fuel Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Fuel level Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel Tank Opening the fuel tank flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Fuel tank See Fuel reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
GG 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Gear shift pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
General overview of the engine compartment 272
Glove compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Glow plug system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
HHandbrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171Warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77, 171
Hazard warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
head restraints Adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128, 129
adjustment of the head restraint angle . . . 129
Removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
head restraints, correct adjustment . . . . . . . . . 13 In-use and non-use positions . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Headlight flasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Heated front seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Heated window 2C-Climatronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Heating and ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
High pressure cleaners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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